2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Impala (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lucerne | Impala |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1851 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
